surreal
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It is surreal to realize the New York State Health Department requires the same correction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
While in space, the crew spoke of the surreal sights of our dusty, rugged natural satellite, appearing about the size of a bowling ball at arm’s length, suspended in the nothingness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"It's been a while since I watched BTS perform. I'm excited to be going to a BTS concert, but it still seems a bit surreal."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
It felt surreal, and Jessica says she was slow to process the news.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
It felt surreal, asking When did she die? about his own mother.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing surreal
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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Grade 9, List 5
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The Things They Carried
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